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Questions tagged [samsung-galaxy-s7]

For questions specific to the "Samsung Galaxy S7" (SM-G930x).

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How can I check which CPU chipset do I have?

I want to check if I have a Snapdragon or Exynos chipset. How could I check this quickly? I need this info because I plan to root my phone, and it matters, exactly which chipset the phone has. I have tried to find this info inside the phone, but no…
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How do I verify my firmware is legitimate?

I just bought a "new" Galaxy S7, but the box was already open when it arrived. Condition of the phone was perfect, so I don't mind if it's used/refurbished. What I worry about is whether the device has a keylogger installed or some other malware. It…
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Force Samsung s7 to bypass Pattern Lock and use Pin

My daughter has forgotten her pattern lock. She knows her PIN but it's not giving her that option, only the pattern lock screen. Is there a way to get access to the PIN lock screen?
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Galaxy S7: Difference between various European versions

On Amazon France, once can choose from the "France", "Germany" and "Italy" versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 (not carrier locked). They are priced slightly differently. What is the difference between all these? Can't each be set to either language?…
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Rollback Samsung Galaxy S7 camera app to the one in Android 6?

When my Galaxy S7 updated to Android 7, the built-in camera app also got updated to a newer version. I preferred the previous one, mostly because I could easily change the picture ratio/resolution without having to dig into option menus. Is there a…
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Why do Samsung S7 battery drains fast then usual when I walk with the phone

I am using Samsung S7 for last one month. I have noticed When I am sitting in my room, then the battery drains as usual. But when I walk with the phone in my pocket the battery drains really really quick. I saw the battery usage one of my friend…
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Fake security message playing continuously on Galaxy 7

My phone just started beeping by itself immediately after displaying an ad in a piece of software I've been using without problems for almost 10 years. There is a female robot voice that repeats the same message continuously: Important security…
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NOTE TO SELF messages are not saved

If I use the Google voice command :note to self, it works and saves the message "using Gmail" but I can't find it when searching on a unique keyword in the Note : gmail Google Keep Google search clicking on View My Notes link displayed after it…
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How to enable VoLTE in Samsung Galaxy S7 in india...?

I have a galaxy s7 bought from uae.I need to enable volte services for reliance jio in india. It was having android noughat 7.0 uae version. I tried to install indian version noughat 7.0 which gave me an error of "SW VER CHECKFAIL....... " after…
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Does Samsung galaxy 7 turn itself on once dies and plugged up to chrger?

Will my Samsung galaxy 7 turn itself on once plugged into wall, or do I have to turn it on myself ?
Ashley Scherwitz
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I cant install a application!

I'm trying to install a 1-click root app but just the install button is broken. Cancel works, but not the install button. Also this is the Android dialog box, not the webpage itself. EDIT: Now I'm trying to test an app that i made but it wont let me…
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S7 Archive all apps & settings info for re-install?

Is there a way to save all my Galaxy S7 App List, settings on/off and user settings in a cloud file to allow me to do a factory reset and import my archive file back to my existing phone? Something like Google Takeout?
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Thumbnail photo in messaging app

I just upgraded from a Galaxy S5 to a Galaxy S7 (verizon) and my thunbnail photo no longer shows up when i send a text message. When someone sends me a message, thier photo shows up, but there isnt even a blank head for my photo. Can anyone help…
Gina Kingsley
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www.phoneerror-x00059f.tech virus

I've recently been hit by what appears to be a virus on my phone. Whenever trying to access a web page, even just by following a link from a google search, I am redirected to a page with a pop up message that says: "The page at…
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my phone froze over night (i have a galaxy s7) and is on a black screen

I woke up and my screen is black but the green charged led is on and my phone is no longer plugged in. I've tried multiple things to fix it such as holding the power button, holding volume up and the home and power, I've let it sit for an hour off…
Andy Bernelis
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